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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-09-07
Labor Day Observed.

PHILADELPHIA September 6.-The
Labor day was generally observed BY the
labor organizations Two monster pic
MICS were held and q thousand laborers
enjoyed different sports and pleasure.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-09-07
EIGHT TO THREE.
The Farmers Fight.

DuLuTH, August 25.-The Ne,cs pub
fishes an article in reference To the expect
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21
BARGAIN IN MUSIC.

This FavOrite Album of Songs and Bal
lads, containing thirty-twO pieces OF
choice, and popular music, full shee:
music size, with complete words and
n, Isle and piano accompaniment is 6ne-
ly printed upon heavy paper with very
attractive cover. The following are the
titles Ofthe songs and ballads cOntained d
in the FavOrite Album:-As I'd Nothing
Else to Do The Dear Oil Songs of Home;
Mother, Watch the Little feet Oh. You
Pretty Blue-eyed Witch: Blue Eyes;
Katy's Letter The Passing Bell l saw
Esau Kissing Kate Won't You Tell Me
Why, Robin The Old Garden Gate Down
Below the Waving Lindens; Faded Lea
yes ; All Among the Summer Ross To-
uch the Harp Gently, My pretty Louise
really don't think shall Marry Drea-
ming Of Home The old Cottage Clock
Across the Sea; A Year Ago; Bachelors
Hall; Ruth and /; Good Night One
H ppy Year Ago Jennie in the Ochard
The Old Barn Gate; Jacks Farewell
Polly /; Whisper in the Twilight. This Is
a very fac collection of real vocal gems,
and gotten up in very handsome style.
Published in the usual way and bought
at music store, these 32 pieces would
cost you $ll.2O. We bought a job lot Of
this music at great sacrifice and as the
holidays are past, we desire to close out
our stock at once. Will send you the en-
tire collection well wrapped and post
paid for only 40 cts. Send Immediately.
Address. THE EMPIRE NEWS CO.,
Syracus, N. Y.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21

There must be somebody backing that
paper, for l ordered my paper stopped,
and l know three or four more who got
mad aud stopped theirs, but the blamed
paper seems to come Oui just the same" ;"
Foolish man don't think that because you
get OH your ear and stop your paper it
will make any perceptible difference
with the run of this Office. The editorial
which offended you pleased half dOzen
other men 80 much that they subscribed
for our paper forthwith. Always remem-
Der that paper is not run for the bene-
fit Of one person, but for the public. Go
and take drink out Of the bayou and
then look along the shore and see how
much you have lowered the water. When
you have ascertained the exact figures
you can put them down as representing
pretty accurately just how much you
amount to Individually toward the sue
cess or failure Of the average newspaper.
-Ex.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21

of the most important attributes Of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, that it cOmpen-
safes for this undue loss OF tissue, and
that it imparts new energy to the brain
and nerves. The rapidity with which it
renews weakened mental energy and
physical vitality is remarkable, and
shows that its invigorating properties are
Of the highest order. Besides increasing
vital stamina, and counteracting the
effects of mental exhaustion, this pOten-
tial medicine cures and prevents fever
and ague, rheumatism, chronic dyspep-
sia and constipation, kidney and uterine
weakness and other complaints. Ply
sicians also commend it as a medicated
stimulant and remedy.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21
ANOTHOR ART CRAZE.

The latest art work among ladies is
known as the French Craze, for decOra-
ting china. glassware. etc. 1t Is some
thing entirely nep, and is both profitable
and fascinating. 1t is very popular in
New York, Boston and other Eastern ci-
ties. To ledies desiring t. learn the Art,
We will send an elegant china plaque
(size IL inches,) handsomely decorated,
for model. together with box of mate
rial, 100 cOlOred desings assorted in flow
ers, animals, soldiers, land scapes, etc.,
complete. with full instructions, upon
receipt of $l.OO. The plaque alone is
worth more than the amount charged.
To evry lady ordering this outfit who ell
closes the address Of five other ladies in
terested in Art matters, TO whom We can
mail our new catalogue Of Art Goods, We
will enclose extra and without tharge, Q
beautiful 80 inch, gOld-tinted plaque.
Address, THE EMPIRE NEWS CO.,
Syracus, N. Y.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21
RULES OF COURT.
2lst Judicial District of the State of
Louisiana i'm and for the Parish of
st. Martin.

LIST. On the first day of the term the docket Of
old cases. shall be called and cases at issue shall
be fixed for trial.
2nd. On the second day of the term, the dock
ct of new cases, shall be called and cases at issue
will be fixed for trial.
srd No continued case or cases shall be recall
ed or assigned, either by motion of counsel or
otherwise, except upon consent in open Court
of Counsel of all parties in said suit, and then
only without prejudice to any case then fixed.
4th. After reading the minutes, each Attorney
shall be called by the court, first for motion and
exceptions. 2nd. for taking Of first defaults and
Srd. for confrmations Of defaults.
5th. All motions and exceptions shall stanl
fixed for trial in the order in which they are filed
and shall be tried during the first hour after
calling for motions. exceptions and defaults
provided that whenever in the opinion Of the
Judge. the number of motions and exceptions.
pending for trial shall necessitate. motions and
exceptions shall be called taken up and tried
after disposing of the other regular business Of
the court.
9th. Defaults and combinations of defaults
shall only be allowed or entered during the
morning hour and not thereafter.
7th. Articles 4S5 and 4S6 Code of Practice will
be strictly enforced.
9Th. ALI appeals from inferior courts shall by
preference. be fixed and tried during the first
week of the term, and IL not 30 fixed and tried,
said preference will be lost.
These rules of court shall take effect from and
after this day, and all others are abrogated.
st Martinsville La, this 10th. day Of May A. d.
1887.
A true and correct copy tSignedl J.E. Mouton.
Attest w. B. Eastin Judge 2lst Judi District.
Deputy Clerk Of Court.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21

Hon d. Caffrey has been selected to go
North and Invite c.;pital and men to
come among us, to take an interest in
our central sugar factory enterprise.
There is the right man in the right place
When Northern and Western capitalist
will lend us their congressional aid in
the opening of Plaquemine and the deep
ening Of the entrance of our Bay, with
control sugar factories from Morgan City
to st. Martinsyille, their will be future
for Alta ,apas, and million Of inhabi-
tants.-St. Mary Review.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21
The Effects of Mental Ex-
haustiOn.

Many diseases, especially those of the
nervous system, are the products Of daily
renewed mental exhaustion. Business
avOcatiOns often involve an amount Of
mental wear and tear very prejudicial to
physical health, and the professions, if
arduously pursued, are no less distruc-
tive to brain aud nerve tissue. 1t Is one
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21
The Public Interested.

When manufacturers of an article are
asking the public to consume their wares
it is indeed refreshing to know that they
are reliably endorsed, as illustrated by
the united endorsement of DIR. Harter's
Iron Tonic and Liver Pills by the drug
gists of st. Paul.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21

| ISL are respectfully requested to meet a
the True Friends Hall at 4 O'Clock to
morrow evening, for the purpose of or
ganizing and take the necessary meas
ures to fully and creditably represen
the Parish of st Martin at the ColOre,
State Fair which takes place in New
Orleans November next. Let ever,
cOlored man make it his duty to be pre-
sent at this meeting.
Mr.. j. S. Winters, residing about
mile above this place, brought to thi
office this week, samples of Irish pota
toes raised by him on a small patch O
land. without any cultivation, excep
deep blowing of the land and fertilizet
with stable manure. He planted half
barrel of Boston peerless and harvested
nine barrels of potatoes weighing al
average of 13 ounces. Mr.. Winters saw
three crops of Irish potatoes can easily
be made on the same land i'm year ant
with proper cultivation, with much bet
ter result than he has obtained. Mr.
Winters wisely remarked that no on,
can starve in such productive country
as this.
At about half past two O'Clock las
Sunday evening, dark threatening cloud
gathered over this town, while squalls
of wind blowing from the east at higt
velocity, raising clouds of binding dust
pulling down fences and tearing O
small limbs from the trees. The wine
lasted for about two or three hours, ane
created a great amount of uneasines
among the people here, and those VIII
were at pic-nics and fishing parties
After the wind had ceased a small show.
er vf rain fell, but not as much as indi
Gated by the threatening clouds and tn,
roaring of thunder. 1t was feared tha
the wind would injure the corn crop, bu
we are pleased to state that it did not
on the contrary, the rain proved benefi
cial to the crops i'm general.
Mr.. George Osmond Editor of th,
Plaquemine Protector, was mortally
wounded by mailman named Ed. viii.
son, on the Woodland plantation, las
Monday, while acting as a posse nnde
Sheriff Thebaut. Wilson had the day
previous shot, and severely wounded
one of the overseers, and had barricade(
himself in his cabin and defied any on,
to approach him. He was considered
dangerous and it was necessary to SCI
fire to the cabin to get him out. As th'
flames wrapped the back of the cabin il
sheet of fire, Wilson burst open tn,
door with his gun in his hands when or
dered by the Sheriff to stop. Wilson
still kept on. The sheriff who was armed
with Winchester rifle fired once a
him wounding the fugitive in one leg
He was then commanded to surrender
and drop his gun. Not complying an(
holding the weapon in n,enacing atti-
tude the Sheriff fired another shot an(
killed him. Mr.. Osmond died of hii
wounds Wednesday morning, and wal
buried in New Orleans.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21
FOR SALE.

TIE proprietor Of the best located sa-
loon, in the growing town Of Rayne. La.
and having fine patronage, being desi-
rOus of engaging in other business. offers
the contents of same for sale, with privi-
lege of leasing the building. Possession
given Immediately. For terms ETC., ad-
dress Acadia Sentinel Offica, Rayne, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-05-21
Local Lights.

Read advertisement of F. VOOrhies
and Son elsewhere.
We have been kept very busy with job
work this week, and have turned out
some first class jobs.
Justice Woods of the United States
Supreme Court died at Washington on
Monday the 10th. inst.
The saw-mill of Messrs. Gueriniere
Bros. has resumed operation since Mon
day, and is turning out first class lum-
Der.
Delightful was the soiree given Satur-
day last, by the Mikado Social Club. 1t
was largely attended, and greatly en-
joyed by all.
In order to increase our growing cir
culation, We will furnish the Messenger
from now to the 3lst of December for so
cents paid in advance.
The Ladies of Progress, colored Be-
neyolent Association of this place, atten-
ded mass at the Catholic Church We'd
nesuay morning.
Adrien Chapman, harmless negro
was foully murdered in broad daylight
in Rayne, Monday last, by Joseph Col
ins, notoriously bad negro.
We are informed that the Steamer
Barmore will soon be placed i'm the Teche
trade, and will run between ST. Martins
vile and New Orleans in opposition to
the Steamer Teche.
1t has rained and hailed for over an
hour Wednesday evening. The streets
were Overflowed, and the ground covered
with hailstones. But fortunately the
stones were too small to injure the crop.
The people residing over Lake Tasse
are entitled to the same road facilities as
those of other parts of the parish, and we
earnestly hope that the Police Jury will
seriously consider this matter at its next
meeting.
A cOlOred child while out with party
of blackberry pickers on the Daigre place
about ten miles below Baton Bouge. was
devoured by wild animal supposed to
be panther, the other children saved
themselves by taking to their heels and
abandoning the youngest to his fate.
The Police Officers were kept busy
this week distributing poisoned sausa-
ges to the vagrant dogs, within: the linn
its of the corporation and about one hun
dred of these pernicious animals have
been poisoned. This is timely as the
large number of vagrant dogs was pub
lie nuisance.
We understand that some of our citi-
zens here, who seem to be friendly and
who may possess the confidence of some
OF our democratic friends, are working
underneath and will probably succeed in
getting out some jumping jacks to play
monkey for them. But, we will keep a
lookout on these individual. and will
keep our readers posted as to the pulling
OF their string.
ENGLISH FEMALE BITrERs is inten-
ded for young girls as well as married
ladies, who have by some exposure be-
come irregular, pale and feeble, with
headac he, leucOrrhea, pain in the side
and back, falling of the womb, or female
weakedness or excesses. Its use streng-
thens and tones the stomach, invigorates
the nerves imparts iron to the blood,
corrects irregular uterine action and re-
moves unnatural distractions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The steamer Essex, of the Weems line
was almost completely destroyed by fire al
her wharf in Baltimore on Wednesday
night.
A we'll known colored democratic politi
clan of Warrenton named William Henry
Harrison Phenix, died in Washington few
days ago.
The cornerstone of Trinity Methodist
church. at Chesterfield Courthouse, was laid
yesterday, in the presence of large cen
course of people, with Masonic honors.
Catapa, the farm of Mr.. ]. J. Mosby
about half mile from Culpeper, and con
tanning 300 acres was sold one day last week
to Mr.. J. c. Bell, of that place, for thesum O
$4,000.
The republican joint committee from Ac
comac and northampton counties, Va
met yesterday, when the hoater delegate
was conceded to Northampton, and nomi
nations were postponed till the democrats
should name their candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02
s@lggszs
To-DAY.s TELEGRAPlH1C NEWS
Foreign News.

LONDON, Sept. 2.-The Cunard line steam
er Samaris, which left Liverpool August 81
for Boston with 1000 passengers, has been
sighted returning to Queenstown, owing to
an accident to her machinery.
A heavy gale is prevailing in Great
Britain. Many minor shipping casu-
allies have been reported, and numerous
telegraph wires are down. There has also
been heavy fall of rain and the rivers in
Deyonshire have overlooked their banks.
VIENNA, Sept. "a dispatch to the Tag
Uatt from Munich says that King Ottos
periods Of insanity are becoming less fre'
quent, but that their likeness to the late
King Ludwig's attacks is becoming stronger
daily.
PARIS, Sept. 2.-The Duke Campo Seluce,
millionaire who married a daughter Of
Singer, the sewing machine manufacturer,
has died of heart disease, brought on by the
earthquake ut Mentone.
MADRID, Sept. 2.-The DiG warns the
government not to allow France to push the
Algerian railway TO the oasis of Figuig,
which would be o violation of the integrity
of Morocco aud would make France mis-.
tress of the Sahara, which it is one of her
cherished ambitions to become.
A number OF ladies OF Madrid have organ
lied series of national basque games for
the purpose of raising funds for a testimo-
NAL to The Pope on the occasion of his jubi
lee. To day the royal family witnessed the
games, which were also attended by all the
noted Carlsts and Alfonsists and 200 priests.
She amount collected exceeded f400.
ROME, Sept. 2.-The Italian military ma
n9uvres have shown that tho army has
made rapid progress in the last few years.
The maneuvres of the reserves were especi-
ally admired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The medical scientists have begun to ar
rive in Washington for the Congress, which
meets on Monday.
In the Rowan Circuit Court, at Morehead
KY, yesterday. Pigman and Perry, charged
cleared after two hours Geliberation of the
jury.
The ak months allowed for the redemp
ton of trade dollars will expire with the
close of business Saturday. The redemption
to date amounts to 81 ,053 900, and it is be.
lieyed that there are only few more of the
coins outstanding.
When the British fleet, which is cruising
in the Mediterranean, arrived at Bougie,
Algeria, the officials of that place went
aboad the flagship TO pay their respects to
the DUKE of Edinburgh admiral of the squad
ron. They were informed that the Duke was
in bed and retired without having seen him.
The French press is furious at the way the
officials were treated.
at 500 o'clock yesterday morning q
freight train on the Northern Central Rail-
road and freight train on the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad were in collision al
the intersection of the two roads at the east
ern mouth of the Baltimore and Potomac
tunnel, few feet below Boundary avenue
bridge, in Baltimore. Six of the cars
of the Northern Central train were damaged
by being twisted on their trucks and were
derailed, and one of them was turned com
pletely over just as it was about to cross The
bridge over Jones's falls. Two cars of the
Baltimore and Potomac train were derailed
and slightly injured. Nobody was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02
Died from lIydrophobia.

KENosHA, Wis, Sept. 2.-Richard Emer
son, 16 years of age, of Chicago, died here
last night of hydrophobia. He was bitten
about two months ago by pet dog belong
ing to the family, and though The animal
showed no signs of madness, the father took
the precauiion of calling a physician and
having the wound cautelzed. Nothing
more was thought of The matter, and about
two weeks ago the lad came 10 Kenosha to
visit. The day before yesterday he COM
menced complaining of swelliDgiu his arm
and physician was summoned, who upon
learning the facts pronounced it well de-
fined case of bydrophobia. The lad grew
rapidly worse and became so violent that he
would tear the sheets and he'd clothes when
the paroxysms would come on him. Before
death came to his relief. the mattress and
bedding were literally tom up and scatter.
ed about the room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02
The Texas Flood.

WACO, Texas, Sept. 2-Latess advices
from Hill county state every bridge in that
county was washed away by rains and the
damage to crops and farms will not fall
short of 100000 In Basque county and
along the line the Santa Fe railway the
damage is also very heavy. Of the little
towns here, Iredel, Whitney, Hico and
Aquilla have suffered most The railroad
companies have suffered severely. 1t s be-
lieved the Central Missouri and Pacific
roads are the heaviest losers. The Missouri
Pacific has force of nearly 1000 men at
work on the line near Grand View. A train
on the road was detained between Itasca
and Grand View from Monday night till
yesterday evening. 1t was out on the prai'
rie zine miles from any house, and many oil
the passengers suffered for lack of food.
None of the roads are running their full
schedule yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02

A NIGHT OF ANxIETY.-There was gen.
eral rejoicing in Charleston, S. c., yester.
day. The weather was bright and bracing,
and the city seemed as if o great weight had
been lifted from it. The anniversary of the
earthquake passed off without a single
shake. Very few people in the city slept
the previous night, the repetition OF the
shock en- the 9th. and several shocks after
wards, looking very much like there was to
be repetition of the disaster of August 81,
1856 Most of the colored people spent the
night in churches or in open-air religious
meetings. The streets were deserted before
10 p. M, and very few white people went to
bed at all, most OF them sitting up the en-
tire night. Charleston is nov entirely re-
built, over 100000 having been expended
in building in twelve months, and very
cheerful feeling prevails The prospects of
the crops are splendid and everything indi-
Gates big business boom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02
Another DIaboIical ATTEMPT.

CINCINNATI, Sept. "a most infamous
attempt to wreck train for The purpose CT
robbery is reported from Lebanon, Ohio.
About two o'clock yesterday morning, as a
train of II cars with 500 passengers was re-
turning from visit to ths spectacle OF
"Rome under Nero" at Cincinnati the en-
CINE encountered, at point about mile
from Lebanon, an obstruction made of rail-
road track ties and fence rails. By good for
tune the train had stopped only short dis
lance before it to let off some passengers,
and had not attained sufficient speed TO be
seriously injured when The obstruction was
reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02

WALKED OFF a TRAIN HALF ASLEEP. =
James Mayhem, a resident of Beddington,
Berkeley county, W. Va, while on his way
home yesterday on the Cumberland Valley
Railroad, met with an almost fatal accident
He was asleep in car seat, when fellow
passenger aroused him suddenly, and it is
supposed that while half asleep he walked
out of the car door on TO the platform, and
then fell from it as the train ran along.
When the accident was discovered. the train
was run back, and he was picked up in an
unconscious condition, with one leg mangled
80 badly as to require amputation. His IL
iuries are OF a very serious character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02

Charles E. Jackson OF Halifax, Fla, has
a pet snake that catches rats. Jackson
heard racket in cupboard, and, opening
the door, found the snake had captured II
rat and was trying to swallow it n ,se first.
The rat was alive, and strepuously protest.
ed against going in such hole, using his
feet TO catch hold of the floor or other sur
roundings. The snake, wiser than The rat,
raised him up foot or two in the air, and
in that position continued the swallowing
process, dropping down to the floor to rest
occasionally, until the rat was swallowed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-02

RANDOLPH MACON CoLLEGE.--An adver-
tisement which was inserted in the GAZETTE
for several weeks announced that at the
opening the lfty-third session of Randolph,
Macon College several new features would
be instituted in the scientific course. the
Department of Physical Culture" is the
outcome of many years of special study and
of eight years of experience of the celebrated
DR.. Sargent, of Harvard University, Bos-
ton. Its essential idea is individual train
ing by. scientific methods with view to
health and vigor. Apparatus constructed
specially for each organ ard muscle and
graded TO the varied and varying strength
of the users develops gradually and system
atically each part of the body. Professor j.
B. Crenshaw, takes charge OF this depart.
ment